The
Sterile Processing Department (S.P.D.) employees of The
Bellevue Hospital have over 35 years of experience.
Certified Sterile Technicians, Surgical Techs and
trained staff are represented in the department.

The
Sterile Processing Department is responsible for timely
& accurate sterilization of all instruments to obtain
optimal patient outcomes.

The
department honors the standards of practice outlined by
The International Association of Healthcare Central
Service Material Management.

Various
duties of department members include receiving, sorting,
cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing all
instruments coming into contact with our patients at The
Bellevue Hospital. The team also thoroughly inspects
all instruments to determine if the item needs to be
repaired or replaced.